The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the dc comics character of the same name. Dc universe, dc entertainments upcoming svod service, has given a scripttoseries order for a liveaction series adaptation of swamp thing. The film has a main title montage that consists of comic book covers set to creedence clearwater revivals born on the bayou, and features dick durock and louis jourdan. Jonathan bailor, new york times bestselling author. Swamp thing is a 2019 superhero series on the dc universe streaming service, the third show to be produced and premiered on the streaming service. He tests it on swamp thing and swaps bodies with him. In other words, it kind of stands out from the other dc. Swamp thing follows abby arcane reed as she investigates what seems to be a deadly. Jul 15, 2008 the incredible adventures of swamp thing continue with this 4dvd set, containing the first 25 episodes of the series 50 episode third season.
Alec struggles to understand his metamorphosis into the monstrous, plantbased creature, swamp thing. An attractive reporter arrives unannounced to interview arcane, but she is not what she seems, and her hidden agenda threatens both the doctor and the swamp. Alecs body began to mutate, and a new being was born, made of plants and swamp muck. Watch swamp thing season 2, episode 9 smoke and mirrors. Jim goes off into the swamp and finds himself face to face with swamp thing.
Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor. Swamp thing was created in 1971 by len wein and bernie wrightson as part of a oneoff story for the comic house of secrets, though the character soon. James wan puts down more roots at dc with swamp thing series the aquaman director will produce the newest iteration of the iconic character for. Swamp thing helps cathy swanson comprehend her late, alienated motherswamp things first human friendby showing cathy visions of her mothers teenage life. Swamp thing season 1 episode 14 a runaway synthetic human from dr.
Dcs new streaming service, dc universe as its tentatively called is launching a number of new tv shows. Swamp thing liveaction series is in the works with. A new swamp thing series based stories from on len wein and bernie wrightson has just been ordered for the upcoming dc streaming service named dc universe. Meaning if the script kicks some tail and turns some heads. May 03, 2018 james wan puts down more roots at dc with swamp thing series the aquaman director will produce the newest iteration of the iconic character for dcs digital subscription service. A swamp thing tv series with james wan is headed to dc. Abels artistic prowess, originality, and love for life and his fans are audible in every note of swamp thing put it on repeat and enjoy. James wan puts down more roots at dc with swamp thing series. In 1990 the dc comic book swamp thing was serialized and brought to the screen by the usa network. James wan attached to swamp thing tv series project. Alec holland, a scientist, violently harmed by chemicals, morphed into the swamp thing, a hideous monster whom lurks the murky swamps he was made in.
The casting announcement calls for a man in his mid30s to play cable, who in this adaptation is the town sheriff and abby arcanes former love interest who struggles with. Arcane has some new technology to give gen sunderland a new body. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben. May 03, 2018 dc universe, dc entertainments upcoming svod service, has given a scripttoseries order for a liveaction series adaptation of swamp thing. Swamp thing is getting a new tv show from dc and james wan. Dc universe cancels swamp thing just days after first episode of new superhero series aired. Jun 16, 2018 there are reports that james wans swamp thing tv series could start filming in fall 2018, with production expected to take place in north carolina. Since the series began in the late 70s, several horror icons have contributed to its resume. Liveaction swamp thing tv series coming to dc digital. Notably, that list includes bernie wrightson, who provided illustrations for several volumes of stephen kings the dark tower, and alan moore, the mad geniusdark wizard responsible for from hell and watchme. The casting announcement calls for a man in his mid30s to play cable, who in this adaptation is the town sheriff and abby.
There are reports that james wans swamp thing tv series could start filming in fall 2018, with production expected to take place in north carolina. Swamp thing pilot tv episode 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors. Swamp thing canceled after one season at dc universe variety. Episodes are listed in approximate order of production. May 03, 2018 previously adapted into two rather schlocky movies and a 90s tv show, swamp thing is a romantic horror comic with ecological themes. Aquaman director james wan will be one of the executive producers for the onehour drama. Meanwhile a baby is swept away by the waters of the swamp from the same explosion into the arms of the swamp thing. Abby arcane returns home to marais, louisiana to investigate a deadly swamp borne virus, only to discover the dark, terrifying mysteries of the swamp. I decided that since i had already covered the swamp thing movie, its sequel and the marvel equivalent manthing that i would take a look at the pilot of the swamp thing live action tv series. Dc universe, which is the official title of the dc streaming service, was revealed earlier today.
Tressa accidentally stumbles across arcanes latest model of two robot henchmen, called watchers, who are hunting down abigail to erase any evidence of the late dr. May 19, 2014 swamp thing 24 1975 the earth below i feel as if cake and balloons should accompany this post. As of now, the report is unconfirmed by dc, but the news that james wan could codirect the pilot episode of swamp thing wouldnt be that surprising. While in swamp things body, arcane gets shot and doesnt know how to heal himself. Swamp thing is a 1982 film directed by wes craven, based on the dc comics character the film centers around dr. Swamp thing liveaction series is in the works with james. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson. Watch swamp thing online full episodes of season 3 to 1 yidio. It seems that dcs forthcoming streaming video on demand service, dc universe, is bringing one its most iconic characters to the athome masses. The show followed two bigscreen adaptations of the character swamp thing in 1981, and the return of swamp thing in 1989 and once again called upon the services of dick durock, who played swamp thing in both films and in this series.
Swamp thing was created by len wein and bernie wrightson in 1971 and features alec holland as a brilliant scientist who finds himself bonded with plant life after an attempt is made on his life. Katherine is the star of hollys house, a childrens television show. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. Find out where the return of the swamp thing is streaming, if the return of the swamp thing is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. May 03, 2018 dcs new streaming service, dc universe as its tentatively called is launching a number of new tv shows. Dc adds swamp thing liveaction series by james wan cbr. May 02, 2018 dcs digital service now has a name dc universe. Announcing andy bean as alec holland and derek mears as swamp thing. Television are adding a liveaction swamp thing series to its newlytitled dc universe streaming service. Last month, the dc universe online streaming service handed out a scripttoseries order for a liveaction swamp thing series, with aquaman director james wan producing, though quite a few details about the project remained unclear. And dc universe now has a new addition a liveaction swamp thing tv series from executive producer james wan.
Based on the classic swamp thing comic series, the series is about cdc doctor abby arcane, who. That time swamp thing impregnated a spacestation charles prefore apr 25, 2020. Word of god is that despite being on the service, it is not part of the titansverse shared universe. The drama based on dc characters hails from james wan in association with warner bros. Watch swamp thing season 1 episode 18 online the watchers. Swamp thing was created by len wein and bernie wrightson in 1971 and. Based on the dc comic book character, the swamp thing made his debut in 1990 for the first time on television following the two movies from the 80s. May 03, 2018 a new swamp thing series based stories from on len wein and bernie wrightson has just been ordered for the upcoming dc streaming service named dc universe. Alec holland, brilliant scientist, is attacked by thugs, is splashed with his own secret formula, catches on fire, leaps into the swamp, and turns into. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Swamp thing was released in a bluraydvd combo pack by shout. James girlfriend, elegy, brings in noted psychiatrist dr. Swamp thing is getting a new tv show from dc and james. The newly created being, now known as swamp thing, is super strong and can make plants do his bidding.
Street who was supposedly killed in the firstseason episode the cikata. He dumped the body in the louisiana swamps, where a strange thing took place. Swamp thing tv series 19901993 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. After a months long dealmaking process, dc comics swamp thing is officially in development with a scripttoseries order. Notably, that list includes bernie wrightson, who provided illustrations for several volumes of stephen kings the dark tower, and alan moore, the mad geniusdark wizard responsible for from hell and watchmen. Also this episode, my musical journey takes a listen to one hundred ways by james. New swamp thing series officially on the way from james wan. A swamp thing tv series with james wan is headed to dc universe. Jul 14, 2008 but viewed through this new lens of a dvd set, swamp thing.
Swamp thing is an offbeat, horrorfocused addition to the dc comics menu. Track swamp thing 2019 new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. What a morbid and great tale by the master alan moore with spectacular art by steve. Dc is planning on bringing a new live action swamp thing tv series to the small screen. Abby and matt follow one of her patients into the swamp, where abby encounters swamp thing. But the effect causes bad luck with will when he comes into contact with one of them and ends up a prisoner in arcanes lab who is determined to find the nest of rare eggs himself for personal use. Swamp thing jennifer beals to recur in dc universe series. Swamp thing 24 1975 the earth below i feel as if cake and balloons should accompany this post. Viper takes morbulus back to his lab in the swamp and applies a drop of. Alec holland, whos studying a biorestorative formula in the middle of a swamp that could possibly grow plants anywhere, and alice cable adrienne barbeau, a washington agent who is sent to look after the research. Aug 11, 2015 we decided to create a complete swamp thing reading order, starting with some of the work done over at dcuguide, then building on what wasnt there. Jun 20, 2018 as casting begins for the swamp thing tv series, character details on the supporting cast have begun to surface. Swamp thing had already won my heart before its moment of greatness, but when that moment came, i knew id discovered another one of those movies that fall somewhere between buried treasures and guilty pleasures. A rock singer tries to run away from the consequences of the morbid overtones in the lyrics of his songs after two fans.
The return of the swamp thing where to stream and watch. Woodroes lab, abigail is seen running through the street from an exploding boat by will who befriends her. May 02, 2018 swamp thing was created in 1971 by len wein and bernie wrightson as part of a oneoff story for the comic house of secrets, though the character soon rose to fame on his own standalone merits. Jun 06, 2019 dc universe cancels swamp thing just days after first episode of new superhero series aired. According to that hashtag show, dc entertainment is looking to cast supporting character matthew cable. If st only streamed one episode before being canned, thats the first ive heard of a oneanddone in the streaming world. But viewed through this new lens of a dvd set, swamp thing.
The character has starred in a 1982 liveaction movie by wes craven, along with a previous liveaction series from 19901993. We decided to create a complete swamp thing reading order, starting with some of the work done over at dcuguide, then building on what wasnt there. It tells the story of scientist alec holland who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane louis. During an attack on the facility orchesrated by one anton. Jun 23, 2018 as of now, the report is unconfirmed by dc, but the news that james wan could codirect the pilot episode of swamp thing wouldnt be that surprising.
Avec tomohisa yamashita, john lynch, katherine odonnelly. A liveaction series based on the swamp thing and produced by james wan was released in 2019 on the dc universe streaming service. The swamp is my world, it is who i am, it is what i am. The incredible adventures of swamp thing continue with this 4dvd set, containing the first 25 episodes of the series 50episode third season. In the legends of tomorrow episode wet hot american bummer, there appears a horror film based on the swamp thing named swamp thaaaang. Dc has an upcoming vod service called dc universe on the way, and today we have word that one of the first series the platform has picked up is james wans swamp thing the drama has a script. Previously adapted into two rather schlocky movies and a 90s tv show, swamp thing is a romantic horror comic with ecological themes. I should have posted this last week but i have been swamped with work and can finally take the time to present the last issue of swamp thing series 1.
Find out where swamp thing is streaming, if swamp thing is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The series volume 2, which compiles the first more on the necessity for quotes later 26 episodes of the shows 49episode. With mark lindsay chapman, scott garrison, dick durock, peggy oneal. I believe the downtown shot of the city at the start of the episode is church street station in downtown orlando. As per the events of the arrowverse crisis crossover crisis on infinite earths, the series is set on the arrowverses earth19 based on the classic swamp thing comic series, the series is about cdc doctor abby arcane, who returns to her home of. Watch swamp thing online full episodes of season 3 to 1. Swamp thing has found a television home, with the former dc universe superhero show set to air on the cw network during the coming summer. I had the pleasure of working with him on 50 episodes of the swamp thing series and, after that, being honored as a friend of his. The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other dc comics titles. Swamp thing liveaction series by james wan page 10. Dcs swamp thing tv series may start filming this fall. The complete swamp thing reading order vertigology. I asked swamp thing producer steven sears to share his thoughts on dick durock and this is what he had to say. Dc comics swamp thing will have 10 episodes and debut on friday, may 31.
The drama based on dc characters hails from james wan in. Watch swamp thing season 1 episode 14 online birth marks. In the episode, constantine mentions the true swamp thing. With crystal reed, virginia madsen, andy bean, derek mears. Swamp thing is the first film i remember seeing in theatres. The lovely kat is back to discuss one of dans earliest influences, the 1982 wes craven film swamp thing, based on the comic book of the same name published by dc comics. The rendition of swamp thing on the cover is one of my favorites. If you know anything about abel james, youll know that he has a deep love for his art and for those who join him on his artistic journeys. Dc universe cancels swamp thing after just one episode. Swamp thing gets addicted to hallucinogenic iguana eggs which makes him live out a fantasy with ann. And dc universe now has a new addition a liveaction swamp thing tv series from executive. Swamp thing helps cathy swanson comprehend her late, alienated mother swamp thing s first human friendby showing cathy visions of her mothers teenage life.